Wigan Athletic close to completing Olivier Kapo deal

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Wigan Athletic are close to securing the signing of Olivier Kapo from Birmingham City after the two clubs agreed a fee for the France midfielder. The 23-year-old is due to have a medical at the JJB Stadium this afternoon to conclude a deal worth £3.5 million.

Kapo’s agent, Willie McKay, confirmed that negotiations with Wigan over a three-year contract were at an advanced stage. “Olivier is currently undergoing a medical after Wigan agreed a fee with Birmingham”, McKay said.

“We are continuing talks over a possible three-year deal and we hope to have things concluded soon.”